tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post1099101493281416440..comments2024-03-24T03:23:46.858-06:00Comments on This Rat Sailed: Getting Things DoneMike Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-86278024916894131522016-01-29T17:31:10.447-07:002016-01-29T17:31:10.447-07:00Don't worry about it. I think I have a solutio...Don't worry about it. I think I have a solution if there is an issue.Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-66465456895352091052016-01-29T17:31:00.044-07:002016-01-29T17:31:00.044-07:00Don't worry about it. I think I have a solutio...Don't worry about it. I think I have a solution if there is an issue.Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-5428286456195523142016-01-29T16:24:57.565-07:002016-01-29T16:24:57.565-07:00Hmmm. My memory is fading a bit, but I don't r...Hmmm. My memory is fading a bit, but I don't recall any fitment issues. I'll see if I have any pictures of it complete somewhere. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703557949506125435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-57125886592764782742016-01-29T10:15:11.630-07:002016-01-29T10:15:11.630-07:00Hi David,
The problem I'm currently trying to ...Hi David,<br />The problem I'm currently trying to work through is that the GC2 size batteries seem to vary in height between just under the max size that will fit in the hold to just over the size. Do you recall if you had any fit issues when you made the switch?<br /><br />Didn't know West could make cables...might have to give them a try (they are a couple hours away) if I can't find another option.Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-79709923211526678752016-01-29T09:39:22.156-07:002016-01-29T09:39:22.156-07:00We used to own a L38, so I've enjoyed followin...We used to own a L38, so I've enjoyed following along on you're blog! We also went the 6V golf cart batt route and had great success with them. We found good quality wet cell batts from Sams Club at the time, and I am sure they still carry them. In and out with a new house bank in a few minutes. Then stopped by a West Marine with a crimping tool (call ahead) and made up the cables right there. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703557949506125435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-42574165785877749702016-01-29T05:52:08.189-07:002016-01-29T05:52:08.189-07:00Hi Bill,
The golf cart battery idea isn't real...Hi Bill,<br />The golf cart battery idea isn't really mine, a lot of boats go that route. Supposedly golf cart batteries are better deep cycle batteries than many ones labeled as deep cycle for the marine industry. You know the DC4 and CorrosionX are from my aviation days. ;-)<br /><br />I think the crack was the result of overcharging or overloading. Now, why is a bit of a mystery. I found an incorrect setting in the charger, but I'm not sure if that alone would explain it. After 6 years, one battery could have developed an internal short and caused a load that heated them up. On AGM batteries, electrolyte level is impossible to judge since it is a starved electrolyte system anyway.<br /><br />Very little corrosion was found. In the marine environment we use copper wire where each wire strand is tinned. This greatly reduces corrosion. A little CorrosionX or battery terminal spray on the connectors and they usually do pretty well, particularly if a sealed battery is used. For wet cells, monthly watering is necessary so keeping an eye on them is pretty much a matter of course anyway.<br /><br />Hope you and 11U are doing well.<br />Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-20375300080091124642016-01-29T04:32:34.021-07:002016-01-29T04:32:34.021-07:00Like your golf cart battery idea, if you can servi...Like your golf cart battery idea, if you can service lead acid batteries with reasonable effort on a semi annual basis then hard to justify the additional expense gel, IMO. Seems you already use noOX on your terminals, and assume you have validated you're charging between 12.8 14.5 for a 12 v system. Perhaps the cracked cell may have prevented the battery from reaching the trickle charger's limit set and the charger kept pushing juice, overcharging the good cells. What do you suppose caused the crack? How low was the electrolite level? That's bad luck, I don't know how you or the charger could protect for that scenario. Costco or SAMs are a good source of batteries., SAMs website has golf cart batteries listed. In my DC battery plant days, we'd series 4 x 12v, I'd go big on the terminal straps, make the wire shine and grease them with noOx. As I think about it, you'll want to inspect those connections reasonably often for corrosion, those connections will be under attack in you environment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751467623958185366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-34426229780952261912016-01-28T17:47:40.115-07:002016-01-28T17:47:40.115-07:00Hey Dave,
You know I'd believe that if it was...Hey Dave,<br /><br />You know I'd believe that if it was part of the pressurized system...but this is the hose to the overflow bottle...no pressure other than the weight of the coolant in the bottle. The bottle is half-filled with coolant at all times, the only thing I can think of is that the cap releases a small amount of coolant at 14 psi (cap rating) and the warm coolant in the hose causes the hose to expand more than the nipple on the bottom of the plastic overflow bottle creating the leak. That is why I cut the very end off of the hose and reattached it...hoping that the "fresh" end would seal a bit better. A strange failure mode anyway.Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-15652693709469736012016-01-28T15:13:49.899-07:002016-01-28T15:13:49.899-07:00Your coolant line didn't leak till the engine ...Your coolant line didn't leak till the engine was warm because the thermostat didn't open till the engine was warm and then pressurized the system. Then the thermal expansion of the coolant pushed coolant out the overflow and there you had the leak. Just my .02 cents. LOL Maybe all those years in maintenance weren't a complete waste!!Dave Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-79728880670358384852016-01-28T08:15:57.650-07:002016-01-28T08:15:57.650-07:00Yep, that is what we are doing. Still debating th...Yep, that is what we are doing. Still debating the flooded versus AGM options. Everything is just a bit different in parameters (battery height is an issue with some GC2 batteries and amp hours) and of course there is some more wiring that will need to be done. It all takes time to get right.Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-778039044377262292016-01-28T08:05:10.149-07:002016-01-28T08:05:10.149-07:00Hi Mike,
Well adding water was worth a shot, but a...Hi Mike,<br />Well adding water was worth a shot, but at least now you know. As far as finding source of golf cart batteries, no better place than contacting golf courses in area and see where they get theirs if they have electric golf carts. There are 12 within 15 miles of you in Southport(like Oak Island Golf Club), and another 10 towards Wilmington NC. Most courses may be closed, but maintenance guys may be there. Alternatively try marinas, boatyards. You're in a small town and larger cities might have availability- but at least you have a car.<br />Might be faster than having them delivered.<br />Doug In VTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com